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Sheriff dept. responds to gunshots
Jaclyn Guzman Staff Writer The Maverick County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of gunshots in Quemado Monday morning. At approximately 8:00 a.m. deputies arrived at a residence on 3rd...
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DACA 'dreamer' from Piedras Negras drowns while rescuing hurricane victims
Alonso Guillen came to the United States as a teenager in search of the American dream. Guillen moved to Lufkin, Texas after leaving his native country and community of Piedras Negras, Coahuila ,...
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IBC to host donation drive
IBC Bank will be hosting a Disaster Relief event for the victims of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the Main Headquarters location in front of the Maverick County Lake from 6:00 a.m....
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Two students struck by car in hit and run
Jaclyn Guzman Staff Writer Two Memorial Jr. High students were hit by a car Monday evening at approximately 6:00 p.m The student athletes were leaving football practice at the Jr. High, walking...
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BP agents rescue 5 undocumented from Rio Grande
United States Border Patrol Agents rescued five individuals from the Rio Grande river this week, including two children. BP Agents working in the area of International Bridge No.2 encountered five...
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Upcoming events discussed at Chamber of Commerce community breakfast
Jaclyn Guzmán Staff writer The Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce held their monthly community breakfast on Wednesday, September 6. Several organizations presented information on upcoming community...
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No community turnout at MCHD tax increase public hearing
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer Not one taxpayer attended the Maverick County Hospital District public hearing held on Tuesday, September 5 regarding the proposed 2017-2018 tax rate which will go from...
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School board takes district-wide tour of campuses
Jaclyn Guzmán Staff writer The Eagle Pass Independent Board of Trustees held a special meeting Monday and Tuesday as part of the district-wide tour to gather information on how extra funding to come...
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City prepares to present 2017-2018 budget
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The Eagle Pass City Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 5, in which they discussed and took action to approve the adoption of the 2017-2018 fiscal year...
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County approves 3-2-1 tax discount program
Maverick County Commissioners Court approved to offer County Taxpayers a 3-2-1 percent discount program for early payment of their 2017-2018 Ad Valorem property taxes at their meeting held on Thursday,...
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County Judge and County Attorney go head to head
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The legal battle between Maverick County and County Attorney Ricardo Ramos made its way to court on Friday, September 1. Ramos, through his attorney, Ricardo Ramos Jr....
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Man arrested for robbery of vehicle
The Maverick County Sheriff Department recovered a stolen vehicle at approximately 5:40 a.m. on Wednesday. A county unit responded to the US Border Patrol checkpoint on US Highway 57 North after...
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Lady Eagles wrangle the Pearsall Mavericks
Freddy Heredia Sports Writer As district play looms in the distance, the Eagle Pass Lady Eagles traveled to Pearsall, Texas and took on the Lady Mavericks on Tuesday. At the helm for the Lady...
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EMC strategy group contract extension tabled
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The Eagle Pass City Council reviewed an agenda item seeking an agreement with the EMC Strategy Group, LLC for government relations and economic and business development...
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City manager proposes changes to Chamber advertising budget
Jose G. Landa Staff writer The City of Eagle Pass will be reviewing the contract with the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce for tourism and publicity services at their meeting next week. The...
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Del Rio Sector Will Host a Special Hiring Event for Women, Sept. 23
U.S. Border Patrol in Del Rio will be hosting a special hiring event for women who are interested in applying to become an agent. Within fiscal year 2016, the Border Patrol employed 19,828 men and...
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Eagle Pass BEDC Hosts GSA Procurement Workshop
Press Release The Eagle Pass Business & Economic Development Committee (BEDC) will hold its first General Service Administration (GSA) Procurement Workshop on September 28 from 11:30 a.m. to...
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Consulate invites public to celebrate Mexican Independence Day
The Mexican Consulate is inviting the public of Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras to celebrate the 207 Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico. On Friday, September 15, festivities will begin at the...
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Council to evaluate City Manager this week
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The Eagle Pass City Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 5, in which they were to discuss several important items, including the six month evaluation of...
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Maribel Flores Announces Candidacy for 293rd District Court Judge
Local attorney Maribel Flores has declared her candidacy for the judgeship of the 293rd District Court in the March 2018 primary. Flores will be filing an application for a place on the ballot in the...
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